Libsoup2.4: A flaw was found in libsoup. After a CONNECT tunnel is established through an HTTP proxy, libsoup incorrectly attaches the Proxy-Authorization… (CVE-2026-66339)
Affects libsoup2.4Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3+esm8 : update libsoup2.4 when convenient.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 20:40:31 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3+esm8, 2.62.1-1ubuntu0.4+esm9, 2.70.0-1ubuntu0.5+esm4 +6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTSlibsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTSlibsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTSlibsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:22.04:LTSlibsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTSlibsoup3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup3?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:24.04:LTSlibsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:24.04:LTSlibsoup3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup3?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:26.10libsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:26.10libsoup3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup3?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu:26.04:LTSlibsoup3pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup3?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu:Pro:26.04:LTSlibsoup2.4pkg:deb/ubuntu/libsoup2.4?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official fixes provided by their distribution or libsoup maintainers to the affected versions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the patch.
Description
A vulnerability in libsoup2.4 causes the Proxy-Authorization header to be incorrectly attached to HTTPS requests after a CONNECT tunnel is established through an HTTP proxy. This flaw allows the destination server to capture proxy credentials, leading to information disclosure. The issue affects multiple specific versions of libsoup2.4 prior to fixed releases. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 (medium severity). A patch is available to address this issue.
Impact
The vulnerability leads to unintended disclosure of proxy credentials to the destination HTTPS server after a CONNECT tunnel is established. This can compromise the confidentiality of proxy authentication information but does not affect integrity or availability.
Weaknesses
- CWE-201Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66339 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-66339 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2506951 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-66339 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66339 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/work_items/534 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8890-1 (opens in a new tab)